| Author (Person) | Galbreath, David J., Smith, Simon J. |
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| Series Title | The Conversation |
| Series Details | 25.05.16 |
| Publication Date | 25/05/2016 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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As part of a warning by a group of former military officers that the European Union undermines the UK’s military effectiveness, former General Sir Michael Rose expressed concern on the 25 May 2016 at the EU’s plan to set up its own army. But in a speech on 9 May 2016 outlining why the UK would be more secure if it remained in the EU, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, said suggestions of an EU army were 'fanciful' and that the UK would veto any suggestion of it. Mr Cameron pointed out that there is a significant gap between the rhetoric and reality of the establishment of a fully functional European army. The author of this article concludes that 'In fact, the notion of an EU army is more important as a construct than it is a real alternative. It would be in European states' defence interests to make more out of NATO and in their security interests to make more out of the EU'. |
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| Source Link | https://theconversation.com/is-the-eu-anywhere-near-getting-its-own-army-59188 |
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| Subject Categories | Security and Defence |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, United Kingdom |
